Charli XCX to Star in Film Inspired by Joan of Arc

Charli XCX has joined the cast of a film inspired by the story of Joan of Arc. As reported by Deadline, she will appear in Sacrifice, the English-language debut of French director Romain Gavras, alongside Anya Taylor-Joy (Furiosa), Chris Evans (Avengers: Endgame), Vincent Cassel (Black Swan), and Ambika Mod (One Day).

The film’s plot follows Joan (Taylor-Joy), a determined figure motivated by a powerful prophecy that only she can hear, as she embarks on a mission to save the world from an impending catastrophe. With her loyal band of mystical followers, Joan hijacks a glamorous charity gala, taking three hostages: Mike Tyler (Evans), a weary movie star seeking redemption; Bracken (Cassel), the world’s richest man; and Katie (Mod), an unfortunate attendee caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. As they journey through challenging landscapes of forest and fire, Mike faces a crucial question about what he would sacrifice for the good of humanity.

Charli XCX’s role in Sacrifice, currently filming in Greece and Bulgaria, has not been disclosed. Among other new additions to the supporting cast is Swedish rapper Yung Lean, making his film debut. He previously worked with Charli XCX and Robyn on the remix of her track ‘360.’

Beyond Sacrifice, Charli XCX has six other screen projects in progress, including Gregg Araki’s I Want Your S*x and the adaptation of the graphic novel 100 Nights Of Hero, which stars Emma Corrin (Deadpool & Wolverine) and Maika Monroe (Longlegs).

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Later this month, Charli XCX will host and perform on SNL. She is also slated to headline Primavera Sound 2025, sharing the stage with Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter. Following the success of her albums ‘Brat’ and its remix ‘Brat And It’s Completely Different But Also Still Brat’, ‘brat’ was selected as Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2024.

–Silviya.Y